Sun River Fish Stocking
Montana · 1928–1983 on record
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sun River was last stocked April 29, 1983 with Arctic Grayling. Sun River has 196 stocking records on file, spanning 1928–1983, with about 4,435,428 fish stocked over that period.
When Sun River is stocked
Sun River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July — 73 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 1983 | Arctic Grayling | 636 | 5" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,140 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1973 | Rainbow Trout | 1,140 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 8, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 850 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 950 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 28, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 950 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1972 | Rainbow Trout | 880 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 882 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| August 10, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 882 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 820 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 21, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 820 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 12, 1971 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | 8" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 22, 1970 | Rainbow Trout | 2,940 | 9" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,080 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 19, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,080 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 18, 1969 | Rainbow Trout | 3,120 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 31, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,600 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 29, 1968 | Rainbow Trout | 1,440 | 11" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 18, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,470 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,565 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,470 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1967 | Rainbow Trout | 2,565 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 24, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 23, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 22, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| June 21, 1966 | Rainbow Trout | 2,430 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 20, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 19, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,530 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 15, 1965 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 17, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,240 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
| July 16, 1964 | Rainbow Trout | 3,360 | 10" | Montana fish & wildlife agency |
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Frequently asked
When was Sun River last stocked?
According to Montana fish & wildlife agency, Sun River was last stocked April 29, 1983 with Arctic Grayling.
What fish species are stocked in Sun River?
Sun River is stocked with Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout.
What time of year is Sun River stocked?
Sun River is typically stocked in summer, most often in July.
How often is Sun River stocked?
Sun River has been stocked about 4 times a year — 196 recorded stockings between 1928 and 1983.
How many fish have been stocked in Sun River?
About 4,435,428 fish have been stocked in Sun River across 196 recorded events since 1928, per Montana fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Sun River?
Fish stocked in Sun River average about 6.3 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.